LEE TOLAND KRIEGER

THE AGE OF ADALINE (2015)
Starring Blake Lively, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn, Kathy Baker and Michiel Huisman. Directed by Lee Toland Krieger.

A romantic drama which tells of the miraculous life of Adaline Bowman, who remains 29 years old for almost eight decades following a near death experience. Over the course of the 20th century, Adaline leads a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents threatens to uncover the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever.

REVIEWS The Age of Adaline - Promising premise falls short

CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER (2012)
Starring Rashida Jones - Celeste, Andy Samberg - Jesse, Chris Messina - Paul, Elijah Wood - Scott, Ari Graynor - Beth, Emma Roberts - Riley and Will McCormack - Skillz. Directed by Lee Toland Krieger.

Celeste and Jesse met in high school, married young and are growing apart. Now thirty, Celeste is the driven owner of her own media consulting firm, Jesse is once again unemployed and in no particular rush to do anything with his life.
Celeste is convinced that divorcing Jesse is the right thing to do -- she is on her way up, he is on his way nowhere, and if they do it now instead of later, they can remain supportive friends. Jesse passively accepts this transition into friendship, even though he is still in love with her. As the reality of their separation sets in, Celeste slowly and painfully realizes she has been cavalier about their relationship, and her decision, which once seemed mature and progressive, now seems impulsive and selfish. But her timing with Jesse is less than fortuitous. While navigating the turbulent changes in their lives and in their hearts, these two learn that in order to truly love someone, you may have to let them go.